THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1830, 16 August 1913, Page 3

THE TURF.

METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB. 1 FINAL DAY'S RACING. (By Tolecraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, August 15. The most disngrceablo weather of the week greeted the concluding day of tho New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club s August meeting. A thick southerly drizzle set in early this morning, awl tho track was in consequence heavy, tno ground sloppy under foot, and tno randi; lions generally were by no means inviting. Under-the eircuinstaJicea there was a very fair attendance. Tile results were:— MAIDEN HANDICAP (saddle), of 135 so vs. For unhoppled trottora only. Uno mile, and a half.—2 Mr. J. Straw s Hardwood, sor. (llr. E. W. Eranks), 1; 8 Mr. j. Aiderson's Hiroki, liosee. (owner), -; 5 Mr. C. Bcllingham's Kose t a ' m > e ®' (Mr. A. Loggett), 3. Also started: 4 Better Duok, scr.; 14 White Child, 2sec.; 7 Violet Bothschild, 2sec., and Koromiko, 3seo. (coupled); 13 Abbe lioy, ; Ssec.; b Wild Bee, 2scc.; 18 Domimomte, 2sec.; 15 Aladdin, iseo.; 9 Imperial Victor, fcec.; 1 Chief Aroher, Isec.; 3 Mushroom, 4sec.; 1G Shakespeare, Isec.; 21" Manilla, isec.; 12 Spanish Lace, -Isec.; 11 Olive L., 4sec.; 17 Wild Sua, isec.; 10 Jessies Dream, -1 sec.; 19 Lfllia 13., isec.; 20 Gleaner, isec. Time, 3min, 57 l-ssco. FEDERAL HANDICAP (harness), of 170 sovs.—s Mr. W. F. Jlurioa-t-a, 3soc. (N. L. Price), 1; 3 Messrs. Hall and Simpson's Frandocia, osec. (T. W. Pnee, jun.), 2; 2 Mrs. E. Blair's and Mr. E. L. ivetta's Childsdale, 7sec. (T. l'rost), 3. jUso started: 12 Ivy Dillon, scr.; li Maelstrom, 3sec.; 11 I'irst Alarm, Asec.; 10 Prince Rufus, ssec.; 7 Goldwood, osec.; 6 Galvanita, Gsec.; 8 May Dillon, Bsec.; 13 Bonification, Gsec.; 15 Harold Mmto, Gsec.; i Proud Girl, 7seo.; 1 Don Caesar, Bsec.; 9 Kavalli, Bsec. Won by three lengths. Time, 3min. 32 l-ssec. NATIONAL CUP HANDICAP (harness), of 350 so vs. Two miles. 2 Mr. T. Frosfa Bed Mac, 7sec. (Owner) 1 I Mr. J. Dennett's Adonis, ssec. (F. Holmes) .2 II Mr. J. Archibald's Bell Metal, sscc. (C. Kerr) 3 Also started: 10 Eccentric, scr.; 3 Bright, Ssec.; 5 Albert H., 2sec.; 12 Mandarene, isec.; 13 Princess Louise, 5 sec.; 8 Lord Heathcote, ssec.; G Schoolgirl, s;ec.; 1* St. Switkin, ssec.; 7 Glen,Uiilough, 7sec.; 9 liipon Child, Bsec. Going out of tho stra.ight, lied Mac headed lJipon Ohild, while St. Switliin lost Itis place. In., the back stretch Adonis ran into second place, while St. Swithm regained third position. lied Mac showed the way round the turn into tho straight, and, staling off a. challenge from Adonis, won by threo lengths. Bell Metal carno with a late run, and finished lour lengths back in. third place, followed by St. Switliin and Albert H. Time, imin, 52 i-ssec. CANTERBURY HANDICAP (saddle), of 100 sovs. Two miles—l 3 Mr. W. £.' Holm's Wallace Junr., Usee. (F. E. Jones), 1; 7 Mr. J. M. Thomsons Bold Maid, 13sec. (W. K. Thomas), 2; 11 Mr. A. J. Carman's Kuby S., 3sec. (A. M. Wright), 3. Also started: 6 Medallion, sor.; i Blackness, scr.; 14 Franz Josef, 7seo.; 8 Centrewood, 7sec.; 9 Radiant Morn, 7sec.; 12 Aerial, 7sec.; 5 Electrocute, 9sec.; 3 Voter, 9sec.; 10 Onward, 9sac.; 16 Bonification, llscc.; 11 Lady Puattoo, llsec.; 7 Francita, 13sec. Won by about a hundred: yards. • Time, 4min. sGseo. ADDINGTON HANDICAP (harness), of IGS sovs. For unhoppled trottejs only. Two miles.—3 Mr. E. E. Cuneen's Rosalie, lisec. (E. M'Deruiott), 1; i Mr. N. L. Price's Beetle Nut, 12sec. (owner), 2; 1 Mr. W. Patching's Kelso, lGsec. (J. Brankin), 3. Also started:-9 Red Child, scr.; 8. Yeras, 9sec.;„ 11., 155ec...;. 6 Master Raymond, 15sec. ;ilf) Craibwood, 16sec.; 5 Little Stranger, ' lGsec.; 2 Treasure Seeker, IGsoc., and Weltare, 18see. (coupled).; 7 Benmoro, 18sec. Won comfortably by eight lengths. Time, smin. '2 l-ssec. .

ISLINGTON HANDICAP (harness), of 150 sovs. Two miles.—l Mr. 11. F. Nicoll's Pearl Child, Bsec. (A. Pringle), 1; 8 Mr. J. H. Olliver's 0.1.C., lOsecs. (F. Holmes), 2; 7 Mrs. M. Allen's General Elmo, lOsec. (E. Bryce), 3. Also started: 9 Celtic, Gsec.; 5 Lady Ilattoo, Bsec.; 13 Brown Bell, Gsec.; 11 Diving Bell, Gsoc.; 11 Music, feec.; Soda, Bsoe.; 12 George Hard, feec.; 2 Occanic, lOsec.; 4 Huon Drift, lOsec.; 14 Gertie, L„ lOsec.; 5 Greyckild, lOsec.; 3 Specification Junr., 12sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 4mm. 50 2-5s6C.

LIGHTNING HANDICAP (harness), of 180 sovs. Ono mile.—lo Mr. H. W. Kitchiugliam's Jinglo, 3sec.. (H. Gaskell), 1; 7 Ifr. J. M'Donnell's Silver Princess, 2sec. (E. M'Donnell), 2; 12 Mr. J. Jeff's Wilkie, lsee. (R. Logan), 3. Also started: 13 Havoc, sor.; 8 Terra Nova, scr.; 11 Bell Metal, lsee.; 2 Huia Dillon, 3sec.; 1 Bingana, 3sec. j 3 Frances, 'lsee.; 5 Blackchild Boy, 4sec.; G Kipon Child, lsee.; 4 Little Arthur, 4sec.; 9 Franzalona, 4sec. Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 2teec. FAREWELL HANDICAP (saddle), of 180 sovs. .One mile—7 Mr. A. G. Wilson's Bright, lsee. (owner), 1; 2 Mr. L. Doric's Bribery, 2seo. (E. M'Dermott), 2; G Mr. B. W. Glass's Lord Elmo, 3see„ 3. Also started: 3 .Bellis, sex.; 12 Mains, ,2sec.; 9 Lady Sybil, 2sec.; 5 Maplewood/> 3sec.; 4 Solo, 3sec.i 8 Molly Wood, 3scc. ; 1 Barinaguie, 3sec,; 6 Miss Florno C.. 4sec (coupled with Lord Elmo); 11 Lord, Heathcote, 4sec.; 10 Tho Whip, 4sec. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min. lOsec. The totalisator investments amounted to ,£30,229 10s., as against ,£28,503 for the same day last year. Tho totalisator returns for the three days were .£80,409, as against ,£67,731 last year.

GRAND NATIONALS,

THIRD DAY'S ACCEPTANCES (By Telegraph—l'rcsß Aceocdatlon.) Christchuroh, August 15. Following are the acceptances for the third day of the Grajid National meetins::— .UNITED HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE, of 130 sovs. Two miles and a half—Tim Doolan, 13st. 21b.; Eiro Atu, list. 91b.; Captain Jack,.list. 81b.; Rufus, 10st. 131b.; Itoyal Medal, lOst. 121b.; Kingsway, lOst. lllb.; Tariki, lOst. 71b.; Fritz, lOst. Gib.; Major Webb, 9st. 131b.; Joueur, Ost. lllb.; Miss Gibbs, Ost. 71b. ' HEATHCOTE HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Sevon furlongs.—Avahou, lOst. lllb.; Sea King, lOst. 91b.; Oxenliope, lOst. 51b.; Mummer, lOst. 51b.; Bulletin, lOst. •lib.; Pilgrim's Way, 9st. 121b.; Diavolo, Ost. lllb.; Medallist, Ost. 61b.; Royal Arms, Ost. 51b.; Gnome, 9st. 51b.; Ceylon, Ost. 31b.; Mumura, 9st.; Turua, Ost.; Gerbera, 9st. _ STYX HURDLES, of 180 sots. Once round and a distance. —Daylight Bill, list. 31b.; Prinoe Eddie, lOst. 131b.; Pip, j 10st. 31b.; Sphinx, lOst. 31b.; Don Rubyl, Ost.; Torry Fly an, 9st.; Overton, 9st.; Haydn Park, Ost. * SYDENHAM HURDLES HANDICAP, of 500 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. —Maiton, list, lllb.; Beacon, lOst. 91b.; Ngatiruainti, lOst. 91b.; Loch Maben, 9st. 81b. i Watchchain, Ost. 21b.; Flingot, Ost.; Windage, 93t. LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE, of 300 sovs. About threo miles. —Bercola, 12st, 51b.; Glenmoro, list. 01b.; Doranclo, list. Oil).; Ncdra, lOst. 131b.; Gold Pin, 9st. 91b.; Riro Atu, Ost. 71b.; Napper Tandy, Ost. 71b.; Kia Ora, Ost. 7lb. REDCLIFFS HANDICAP, of 130 sovs. Seven furlongs.—Scottish Star, lOst. 101b.: Gold Cup, lOst. 31b.; Gnnflash, lOst.; Achilledcs, Ost. 91b.; Stamhoul, 9st. 0 b.; Corrie. Ost. 41b.; Nithsdale, Ost. 'lib.; Ttongahflre, 9st.; Ovar, 9st.; Debonaire, Ost. SELWYN HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Six furlongs— Oxcnhope, lOst. 9b.; Awahou, lOst. '91b.; Mummer, lOst. 91b.; Kow, lOst. 41b.; Diavolo, lOst. lib.; Theodore, lOst. lib.; Winning Way, lOst; Kilts, Ost. 81b.; Orton, Ost.; Black Lupin, Ost.; Eocnne, Ost.; Silkiveb, 9st. HUNTERS' PLATE, of 130 sovs. One milo and a half.—Tim Doolan, 13st. 71b.; Randalero, 12st. 91b.; Buster, 12st. fib.; Tlnnnkaha, 12st. 31b.; Maiiro, 12st. 21b ; I Dan Camoron, 12st 21b.; Ivmgsway, list, 31b.; Aha, list.; Burbank, list.; Lorso, list.; Lady Marcia, list.; Max, list

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

[BY Glkncob.l Tho Grand National meeting will bo concluded at Riccarton to-day. Tho acceptances are good, and if tho weather keeps fine the winding up should be very

successful, ns the acceptances are unusually good for a, third day.

Proceedings will ho opened with the Hunt Club Steeplechase, in which Riro Atu, who started iu tho Grand National Steeples, and Major Webb, who has not yet sported silk this week, will be amongst the runners. The first-named will be ridden by F. Tutchen, and the latter by A. Julian.

Awahou, O.xenhope, Mummer, and Diavolo have been paid up for in both open flat races, so that it will bo difficult to know their owners' intentions. If Awahou runs at all it will probably lie in tho Selwyn Handicap, for Oliver has been engaged to vide Royal Amis in the Hoathcoto Handicap. Oxonhopo is mentioned as an unlikely starter in ei'ther event, which will further thin out the field that Royal Arms has to meet. Diavalo. is reported to havo got a bad run in llio AVin'ter Cup, and he may be strong opposition for Eoval Scotch's full brother.

Princo Eddie was out working yesterday morning, and appeared littlo the worse for his fall on Thursday. If lie strips well to-day the public will probably make him a very snort-priced order in the Hack Hurdles.

If want'of racing beat Loch. Maben in tho National Hurdles ho should better hotter to-day. The handicapper apparently agre_es with this line of argument, for ho makes him meet Marton on 21b. worse terms in the Sydenham Hurdles. Beacon is allowed 61b., and the distance will suit him better, but the greater majority of the public will prefer Loch Maben.

Bercota is to bo saddled up for the third time in tho Lincoln Steeples, but with 12st. 51b. many of his supporters are likely to desert him, aud ma/ pin 'their faith to Dorundo, who jumped in greatly-improved fashion in the Beaufort Steeples, and is evidently an improving horse.

Gold Cup finished at such a great rate in the Avonhead Handicap, six furlongs, on the opening ■ day, that it is 6afe to assume that ho will have plen'ty of admirers for the lledclifi's Handicap to-day. Winning Way has been raised 111b. for her second to Crown Pearl on Thursday, but tho pair were well clear of the others, and the race should improve tho Welcome Stakes winner. Kow, who performed very well in the heavy going at Trentham, will no doubt come in for solid support to-day.

Our special reporter at Eiccarton telegraphed last evening that it had rained all day, and the going was likely to bo on the heavy side for to-day's racing.

It. is said tlia't had A. Julian won the big doublo at Eiccarton, ho would have received a present of ,£3OOO. As is well known, his mounts, Tho Spaniard and Morning finished second and first.

The I'orirna horses, which raced at tho Eiccarton meeting are returning home by tho Mararoa this morning. The Winter Cup winner Parky was tho only one /to score at the meeting.

The Hastings Sportsman, Mr. C. Boyle, who went to Melbourne with Julian and Captain Jingle, returned by Wednesday's boat, and went south for the two lasft days of 'the.C.J.C. meeting. Ho reports that J. Hannah is likely to permanently sottlo in Melbourne, and is at present negotiating for tho purchase of stables at Mordialloc. '

It was reported that Ca.ptain Jingle was not coming back to' New Zealand. This is incorrect. Last year's National winner is coming back as a gift to the wife of his breeder, Mr. A. E. Greenside, pf Hastings, Hawke's 'Bay.

Mr. G. D. Greenwood's two-year-old edit, by Menschikolf from Lady Melton, therefore full-brother to Mowbray, has fallen lamo during his training at Eandwick, and may not fulfil his two-year-old engagements.

North-East might have finished in the places for the Grand National Hurdle Race but for hitting tho obstacle at the five-lurlong mark very hard. Tho Euroclydon gelding had then caught Beacon, and if ho had cleared tho hurdlo would have'.' been hard to beat, for he was evidently full of running at tho time of his mishap,.

The time put up by Morning in • tlio Grand National Hurdle liaco is a record tor the race, the previous best being Shrapnel's 3min. 44 3-osec., established in 1907.

The Adelaide Grand National Hurdlo Race will be run to-day.

English- files to hand report that tho immediate.cause of the death of the famous sire Desmond was enlargement of tho heart. Lord Dunraven had him insured for

Mr. H. Delamarre, tho oldest sportsman comucted with the French Turf, died on July 7at the advanced age of SI. Ho was the founder of the Societe d'Encouragemont, and at one time his colours were carried with conspicuous success by some of the best horees of that day. His connection with French racing goes back to the early " 'sixties," and in 1864 he won the Grand Prix do Paris (in the second year of its institution) with Vermont, who upset the famous Blair Athol, in whom the hopes of English sportsmen were centred. He also won the race in 1873 with Boiard, and in 1889 with Vasistas.

An English journal lias discovered a most remarkable prediction, which was published in a Durban paper a week before the Epsom Derby. It ran as follows: "The three crack two-year-olds of last season, Oraganour, Shogun, and Waiontlia, liavo not turned out as they wore expcoted to so far, and it only needs a 100 to 1 outsider to run second for the Derby, object to the winner, tho favourite, and get the race, to put the cap on the lot." It is not a little surprising (says a London writer) that so many level-headed people should have been misled by a photograph into thinking that the placings in the.-Derby woro incorrect. There is nothing more deceptive than a photograph of tike finish of a race, if you do not know the exact point of view. The photograph Which has caused all the disoussion was obviously taken from a point nowhere near the judge's box, and yet conclusions have been drawn from it which could only bo justified had it been taken by the judge himself,, so as to hit tho exact lino between his box a.nd the winning post. . . . .The finish for tho Two Thousand Guineas could have teen variously photographed to show either Louvois or Crag.v nour winning by ten lengths or mofo. it would only be a question of ..tho angle at which a photograph of that finish was taken. In one of the illustrated dailies tliero was, in faot, a photograph of that finish which made Craganour seem to bo winning by an immense distance. Had the photograph been taken from a similar angle on tho other side of the courso Louvois would have appeared to be out by himself as he passed tho post.